Historical Events
- Iran resumes petroleum exports
- Voyager I's closest approach to Jupiter (172,000 miles)
Famous Birthdays
- Tang Gonghong, Chinese weightlifter (Olympic gold women's 75kg 2004; World C'ship gold 1998, 99), born in Yantai, China
Famous Deaths
- Vicente Ascone, Italian composer, dies at 81
About March 5, 1979
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 44 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Survive - Gloria Gaynor
#1 Song: Tragedy - Bee Gees
